Part of the funds from Ghaddar's sale went towards the hiring of technical director Alfredo Carlos Gonzales, but the South American lasted two months before leaving.

All these purchases were done without paying their former players, including ex-Australia international defender Jon McKain, whose plight attracted the attention of FIFPro.

Even if Kelantan upset the odds on Saturday, they could still be relegated if they do not secure their Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) club licensing by end of October, and settle past debts with McKain.

Bibi assured that her administration team have already submitted the required documentation to secure their license.

"Kelantan FA have already fulfilled all terms required by FAM. We are just waiting for their decision," Bibi said.

Nicolas Anil is a former Malay Mail and Goal.com Malaysia editor/writer who appears on BFM Radio as a football analyst. Twitter: @nicolas_anil.